Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 3393/2016 - 04/03/2016
5 ECTS; 2º Ano, 2º Semestre, 60,0 TP , Cód. 9152320.
Lecturer
- Luís António Antunes Francisco (1)(2)
(1) Lead Professor
(2) Teaching Professor
Prerequisites
Knowledge and mastery of techniques in the areas of Financial Calculus, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting and Management Accounting.
Objectives
The students should be able to use methodologies and analytical techniques in the area of ??corporate finance, particularly with regard to investment decisions, financing decisions and dividend distribution policies.
Program
1 - Introduction to Corporate Finance
2 -Investment Decisions
2.1. Present Value and the Opportunity Cost of Capital
2.2. Investment Appraisal Criteria and Methods
2.3. Risk in Investment Decisions
2.4. Corporate Strategy and Investment Decisions
2.5. Analysis of Investment Projects
3 - Financing Decisions
3.1. Financing Decisions and the Efficiency of Financial Markets
3.2. Medium- and Long-Term Sources of Financing
3.3. Capital Structure and Dividend Policy
3.4. Interactions between Investment Decisions and Financing Decisions
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous Assessment:
- Interim Test (35%)
- Final Test (65%)
- A Final Grade above 10 exempts students from taking the Exam.
Exam Assessment:
- Test (100%)
Bibliography
- Damodaran, A. (2001). Corporate Finance, Theory and Practice. USA: John Wiley Editions
- Matias, F. e Esperança, J. (2009). Finanças Empresariais. Lisboa, Portugal: Texto Editores
- Myers, S. e Brealey, R. e Allen, F. (2018). Princípios de Finanças Empresariais. Alfragide, Portugal: Editora McGraw-Hill de Portugal
- Ross, S. e Westerfield, R. e Jaffe, J. (2022). Corporate Finance. New York: McGraw-Hill / Irwin
Teaching Method
- Lectures and practical classes supported by audiovisual resources.
- Case study analysis and resolution.
Software used in class
Microsoft Excel.
